The places in Reykjavik the guidebooks miss. locals-only counters, after-hours rooms and the spots tourists walk past.

Food tour in Reykjavik

Reykjavik Food Walk - Local Foodie Adventure in Iceland

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Hidden gems: tours, tastings and classes in Reykjavik

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Forrettabarinn

Forréttabarinn, at Nýlendugata 14 by the Old Harbour, offers appetizers and desserts with Icelandic ingredients and cooking inspiration from Southern Europe.

Hosilo

Hosilo, at Hverfisgata 12, is a single-storey small room whose market-led menu changes weekly, with a couple of starters and three main courses.

Ox

Ox is a 17-seat restaurant on Laugavegur where Chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson serves a multi course tasting menu of modern Icelandic cooking in Reykjavik.

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